EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: Adams announces 2022 student essay and slogan contest

Blake Vickers, Richmond Register, Ky.
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Dec. 4—Blake Vickers

Secretary of State Michael G. Adams has announced an essay and slogan contest for students in the commonwealth.

According to a release from Adam's office, Kentucky students in ninth through 12th grades can submit essays, while those in sixth through eighth grades can submit slogans. The theme of both challenges center around poll workers for elections.

Specifically, the essay question asks students what Kentucky can do to recruit more poll workers, while the slogan challenge asks students to come up with a slogan that promotes working the polls.

The high school students undertaking the essay should limit their submission to 1,000 words.

"To open the polls, we need poll workers. My twin challenges as Secretary of State are to ensure smooth elections and to enhance civic knowledge and participation, and this contest supports both missions," Adams said in a press release.

The deadline for submission is Jan. 31, 2023. Essays and slogans can be submitted to the Secretary of State's Office electronically or by mail.

To learn more, visit https://www.sos.ky.gov/sos-office/Pages/essayslogan.aspx.

Ignite Academy winter open houses

Both Ignite Academies will be opening their doors to the public later this month.

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Ignite Academy North will be having their winter open house at 5 p.m.

While on Thursday, Dec. 15, Ignite Academy South will be hosting their winter open house at 5 p.m.

Model celebrates Top Five Recognition Day

Model Laboratory School celebrated Model High School's 2021-2022 ranking of being one of the top five high schools in Kentucky.

All students, faculty, and staff received "Top Gun" inspired t-shirts emblazoned with "Top Five" as well as a free meal at Eastern Kentucky University's Case Dining Hall.